Winning blow: bishop to f8 (h6·4)
c9-26716Puzzle rating: 1560Theme: Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
The tactical motive
Chess960 twist: use the unusual starting setup of the pieces.
White to move — find the best continuation
Solution & explanation
Main line
32. Bf8+ Ke5 33. Nf3+ Kf4 34. Bd6#
Why it works
- Best move. bishop to f8 is exactly what the engine plays (#2).
- Spot on — knight to f3 (#1).
- Precise: bishop to d6 is the top choice (#).
- The line ends in a forced mate in 3.
- If instead Ke5, then Nf3+ and you stay on top.
About this position
These pieces come from starting position #103.
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